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Phototherapy of cancer

Book ·
OSTI ID:5310256

This book delivers a comprehensive review of the evolving field of photodynamic cancer therapy. The first half of the book covers the biologic basis and chemistry of such therapy, the physics of laser systems, and light and thermal dosimetry, while the second half reviews applications of photodynamic therapy to specific disease sites, with reference to the relevant laboratory studies and basic biology. The book ends with a chapter on future directions.

OSTI ID:
5310256
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English